Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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FORE 'E FIRE, n.phr. See quot. and Afore, prep., (1).Cai. 1900 E.D.D.:
In the old-fashioned county houses, the ‘but’ end had the fire on the middle of the floor, which divided the room into two— ‘fore ’e fire', the kitchen and living.
